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5 Amazing Facts About Bird Migration

Animals can do some pretty incredible things, but perhaps no feat in the animal kingdom is more spectacular than the

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The month of September brings our attention to many species of birds migrating to their winter destinations. Raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl,

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A major difference between spring and fall migration is the sound. In the fall there isn’t much to hear. Songbirds

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Birdwatchers love to have a good pair of binoculars. They can enhance our viewing experience allowing us to view birds

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Just because you don’t have a backyard doesn’t mean you can’t still observe avian life from the comfort of your

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It may be hard to believe but some birds are getting ready for the trip south. It doesn’t happen in

If you have a bird feeder you’ve likely observed these little creatures scurrying beneath the feeder collecting seeds and nuts.

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If you had the schedule birds do – up at the crack of dawn, spend the entire day searching for

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All birds lay eggs, but aside from that their parenting styles are as varied as can be. From building a

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We will soon see baby birds (also called fledglings) appear with their parents at our bird feeders. Have you ever